Product containing an extract of red algae of the genus Porphyra and methods for protecting cells

Abstract

A composition that induces synthesis of stress protective proteins during application of physical or physiological stresses, or physiopathological aggressions on cells including a water-alcohol extract of red algae, taurine and derivatives: about 1 to about 5%, floridoside and derivatives: about 10 to about 25%, one or more of carotenoids and PUFAs, one or more water-soluble vitamins, one or more free amino acids and derivatives, and one or more pigments; and a method of protecting skin against wrinkle formation including administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including a water-alcohol extract of red algae that induces synthesis of stress protective proteins during physical or physiological stresses, or physiopathological aggressions on skin cells.

1. A composition that induces synthesis of stress protective proteins during application of physical or physiological stresses or physiopathological aggressions comprising infections and inflammation on cells, comprising:
 a water-alcohol extract of species  Porphyra umbilicalis  red algae, wherein the extract comprises:
 about 1 to about 5% taurine, 
 about 10 to about 25% floridoside, 
 one or more of carotenoids and PUFAs, 
 one or more water-soluble vitamins, and 
 pigments in proportions expressed by weight in relation to the total weight of the extract. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the red algae extract comprises from about 1 to about 30% by weight of the total weight of the composition. 
     
     
       3. The composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the red algae extract comprises from about 15 to about 25% by weight of the total weight of the product. 
     
     
       4. The composition according to  claim 3 , further comprising maltodextrins. 
     
     
       5. The composition according to  claim 3 , further comprising glycerol. 
     
     
       6. The composition according to  claim 1 , further comprising a preservative agent and which has been subjected to sterilizing filtration.